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  About Epirus   Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less .     Job Summary:    We are seeking a highly driven Corporate Development Manager to help shape the strategic growth of Epirus. This role offers significant autonomy and requires someone who can independently identify opportunities, interpret market and competitive dynamics, and perform initial M&A and partnership evaluation and recommendations. The ideal candidate combines transaction acumen with strong industry awareness and the ability to translate insights into actionable corporate strategies. You will partner closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and collaborate across the Strategy & Markets organization to help accelerate Epirus’ long-term  growth.   Responsibilities:    Corporate Development (Core)   Lead early-stage M&A sourcing, screening, and strategic evaluation across defense technology and suppliers    Develop business cases, valuation analyses, and financial models that integrate strategic rationale, market insights, and financial impact   Coordinate cross-functional due diligence efforts, working with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Product teams; co-lead later‑stage processes alongside Finance   Maintain a dynamic pipeline of acquisition targets, technology opportunities, and competitive intelligence for executive visibility   Support post-transaction planning and integration readiness with relevant internal teams   Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights   Monitor industry trends, competitive actions, customer needs, and defense budgetary dynamics to identify strategic opportunities and risks   Produce regular briefs synthesizing market developments, competitive landscape updates, and valuation insights   Provide analysis that informs product strategy, innovation priorities, and long‑term planning   Translate complex market and financial insights into clear, decision‑ready recommendations for leadership   External Relationships & Ecosystem Engagement   Primes and Strategic Industry Relationships Build and maintain relationships with major defense primes to understand capability gaps, teaming opportunities, and market direction   VC, Emerging Tech, and Startup Ecosystem   Develop relationships with venture-backed emerging technology companies and venture capital firms to identify partnership and acquisition opportunities   Investment Banks & Consultancies   Support ongoing engagement with leading bankers and consultants to gain market intelligence, visibility into deal flow, and insight into broader industry trends   Cross-Functional Leadership & Internal Coordination   Coordinate across Strategy, Innovation, Platforms, Finance, Investor Relations, Marketing, and Engineering to drive aligned planning and unified strategic execution   Work cross-functionally to maintain a consistent strategic narrative across investor materials, customer pitch decks, and partnership content   Ensure integration of market insights, competitive intelligence, and corporate development perspectives into company‑wide strategic processes   Executive & Board Communication   Prepare and deliver executive-level materials, including strategic updates, market reports, M&A pipeline reviews, and deal recommendations   Present insights and analyses in concise, ac